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through this debate -- this dizzying array of complex versions, harry reid and nancy pelosi are trying to get through this very complex piece of legislation without even seasoned washington observers understanding what is precisely in the bill, what it entails, and what it means for downstream immigration numbers and policy. it allows certain people to get non-immigrant or temporary status, like a visitor visa status, which can be renewed indefinitely. you can get this if you meet certain educationalarameters, get a ged, enroll in college. it is nominally designed to try to encourage people to get an education. you do not have to graduate from college. you can enroll in the milary. the idea is, if you graduate, you can get your green card treaty can petition for relatives and then start the -- you can get your green card. you can petition for relatives and get as -- get the chain started. this continu a pattern of politicians -- some politicians, not jeff sessions from alabama -- some politicians continue promising amnesty in a way that promotes further illegal immigration. there is no
through this debate -- this dizzying array of complex versions, harry reid and nancy pelosi are trying to get through this very complex piece of legislation without even seasoned washington observers understanding what is precisely in the bill, what it entails, and what it means for downstream immigration numbers and policy. it allows certain people to get non-immigrant or temporary status, like a visitor visa status, which can be renewed indefinitely. you can get this if you meet certain...
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where does harry reid give his priority? he is trying to jam through a s.t.a.r.t. treaty that he knows needs to have at least 10 days to two weeks from a legislative standpoint to fully debate and had the opportunity for amendments on the floor. instead of doing that a month ago or two months ago or a crane to set it in january or february, he or he is putting it ahead of a continuing resolution of an omnibus bill that he knows now would be jammed up against midnight saturday night deadline. that is amateurish at best, and it is poor leadership on his part to do that. >> first of all let me say that what we are doing here is constitutional to get for the most important constitutional things that united states senate does. a treaty like this requires two things that it requires the president's signature, but it also requires that the treaty be approved by two-thirds of united states senators. both of those have equal rank. neither one out ranks the other. one of the things that has troubled a lot of us, member of the intelligence community i can tell you that the ad
where does harry reid give his priority? he is trying to jam through a s.t.a.r.t. treaty that he knows needs to have at least 10 days to two weeks from a legislative standpoint to fully debate and had the opportunity for amendments on the floor. instead of doing that a month ago or two months ago or a crane to set it in january or february, he or he is putting it ahead of a continuing resolution of an omnibus bill that he knows now would be jammed up against midnight saturday night deadline....
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[applause] and harry reid. [applause] today, we are marking an historic milestone and the most productive years in the history of congress. in no small part because of their leadership. we are very grateful for that. [applause] i want to thank joe lieberman. [applause] and susan collins. [applause] and i think carl levin is still working. [laughter] but i want to add car levin. [applause] they held their shoulders to the wheel of in the senate. i'm proud of susan davis. [applause] and a guy you might know, barney frank. [applause] they kept up the fight in the house. i have got to a knowledge patrick murphy -- [applause] >> hi also want to commend our military leadership. and they don't ask, don't tell was a topic in my first meeting with secretary gates, admiral mollen, in the joint chiefs. we talked about how to end this policy, we talked about how success and of passing in implementing this change depended on working closely with the pentagon. that is what we did. i am confident that history will remember we
[applause] and harry reid. [applause] today, we are marking an historic milestone and the most productive years in the history of congress. in no small part because of their leadership. we are very grateful for that. [applause] i want to thank joe lieberman. [applause] and susan collins. [applause] and i think carl levin is still working. [laughter] but i want to add car levin. [applause] they held their shoulders to the wheel of in the senate. i'm proud of susan davis. [applause] and a guy you...
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reid and i come in terms of seduling, are hoping to conclude our business in the house on the 17th. if we have to come back because the senate still needs to do work, we might do that at some point. but it is our hope that we will get out on the 17th. has to know, the continuing resolution that is currently in force under which the government is being funded expires on saturday the 18th. i hope that not only the tax bill will be considered within that timeframe, but we must also consider what i hope to be, from my perspective, either a c r or an omnibus. i would prefer an omnibus which speaks more to theunding priorities that the appropriations committee in both the house and senate have already worked on. >> final question. >> cgresan, my question is they did not give the required 14 votes for madam speak to bring it to the floor. however, it did 11 added 18. 11 out of a teen is above 50%. that would have passed congress. -- 11 out of 18 is above 50%. that would have passed congress. would boehner considering it to the floor? >> the majority leader in the senate and the speakernd t
reid and i come in terms of seduling, are hoping to conclude our business in the house on the 17th. if we have to come back because the senate still needs to do work, we might do that at some point. but it is our hope that we will get out on the 17th. has to know, the continuing resolution that is currently in force under which the government is being funded expires on saturday the 18th. i hope that not only the tax bill will be considered within that timeframe, but we must also consider what i...
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mitch mcconnell and reid, harry reid. that sort of indicates a different dynamic, which is if you want to talk to the leaders of both houses, which is, you know, and you're willing to just say in his pass congress, you call reid and pelosi, okay, you check the boxes with the leaders of both bodies, which happens to be the leader of the party on the hill. that's a nice little symmetry. it gets complicated when your party is dominated by the leaders of the other party. so, and that's the potential switch from the one call to the house leadership, being from a republican to democrat, from pelosi to boehner. but to go at it, a there's no right or wrong answer here. it's probably just, there are a handful of right answers, but i've given you too. but to talk about mcconnell versus boehner. mcconnell, reid. you know, you're looking at in excess, the senate, the senate versus the house. and so much of what in the past, certainly the lame duck, but much of the past congress, it's sort of whatever you get through the senate. you k
mitch mcconnell and reid, harry reid. that sort of indicates a different dynamic, which is if you want to talk to the leaders of both houses, which is, you know, and you're willing to just say in his pass congress, you call reid and pelosi, okay, you check the boxes with the leaders of both bodies, which happens to be the leader of the party on the hill. that's a nice little symmetry. it gets complicated when your party is dominated by the leaders of the other party. so, and that's the...
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in my crystal ball, harry reid is still going to be senate majority leader. that's what i see in my crystal ball system of maybe the friends on my side, maybe you're right. but you have a degree of certainty and clarity of the future i do not have. so personally, i'm not willing to take the chance. i'm going to cast the aye vote. i'm going to stop the job-killing tax increases, i'm going to add at least a modicum of certainty two years certainty to the tax code. and i'm going to fight to put this nation back on the road to fiscal sanity because in this legislation, i see the glass half full. i yield back. the chair: the type of the gentleman has expired. the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. levin: it's my privilege to yield one minute to the gentlewoman from california, ms. eshoo. the chair: the yom is -- the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. eshoo: i'm deeply disappointed in the recently negotiated tax deal by the white house. while one can find items that are politically and practically attractive, in its totality, it borrows just shy of $1 trillion
in my crystal ball, harry reid is still going to be senate majority leader. that's what i see in my crystal ball system of maybe the friends on my side, maybe you're right. but you have a degree of certainty and clarity of the future i do not have. so personally, i'm not willing to take the chance. i'm going to cast the aye vote. i'm going to stop the job-killing tax increases, i'm going to add at least a modicum of certainty two years certainty to the tax code. and i'm going to fight to put...
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[applause] not to sit it could not be here but they played a huge role in making this happen, harry reid, mike mcconnell, the ranking republican helped smooth passage of this bill, senator chambliss who was the lead republican, represented this warrior, cliburn, and mccarthy all played important roles. we're very grateful to them. give them a big round of applause [applause] it is worth noting that this bill passed with bipartisan support in both houses of congress. that has not happened as often as we look like all but the last couple of years, but it says something about our politics. it reminds us that no wonder -- no matter what people may hear about how divided things are in washington, wheat and still come together and agree on issues that matter for our children's future and our future as a nation, and that is what today is all about. at a very basic level this act is about doing what is right for our children. right now across the country too many kids do not have access to school meals. often the food is not as healthy or nutritious as it should be. that is part of the reason wh
[applause] not to sit it could not be here but they played a huge role in making this happen, harry reid, mike mcconnell, the ranking republican helped smooth passage of this bill, senator chambliss who was the lead republican, represented this warrior, cliburn, and mccarthy all played important roles. we're very grateful to them. give them a big round of applause [applause] it is worth noting that this bill passed with bipartisan support in both houses of congress. that has not happened as...
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harry reid one in nevada. n.lorado says obama wo the electoral calculations are not plan to change very much for the president or his republican adversaries. >> commerce secretary barry locke -- they released the 2010 census data. it includes the congressional apportionment totals for each state. this is just over an hour. [applause] >> loven to the national press club. it -- welcome to the national press club. i'm with the communications office. i want to take care of a few housekeeping duties before we get into the program. you will hear from all three of them. we will open it up to a question and answer session. we will have questions on the phone and via twitter. ideas want to introduce a short video -- i want to introduce a short video that shows why we are here. >> ♪ >> the census is not a modern innovation that was thrust upon the american people. it is as old as the republic itself. we can what the united states transformed from a republican with a sparse population scattered on the atlantic board an
harry reid one in nevada. n.lorado says obama wo the electoral calculations are not plan to change very much for the president or his republican adversaries. >> commerce secretary barry locke -- they released the 2010 census data. it includes the congressional apportionment totals for each state. this is just over an hour. [applause] >> loven to the national press club. it -- welcome to the national press club. i'm with the communications office. i want to take care of a few...
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>> i know they did from harry reid. i don't have any idea if they get from john boehner. >> i'm confident if we have the votes that the congressional leadership on both sides in both congresses, this congress and the next congress, would give us the opportunity to. >> senator coburn, you know president obama pretty well. did you talk about the deficit issue? do you think he is committed to these things you guys have tackle? >> i have not talked to him at all in about five or six weeks. and we have not discussed this. but, you know, this is his commission. i voted against this process. i think we have a commission. but the commissiocommission of the congress has failed to act as we've seen just this week. we ought to be acting, and so he set it up. it's his commissioreport. it's what his commission is taking. and now we are far desperate will be above the majority. so i think it sends a signal. >> can you talk about the tax code extensions? how does that fit in with -- >> that's now. but the point is, and what are the ta
>> i know they did from harry reid. i don't have any idea if they get from john boehner. >> i'm confident if we have the votes that the congressional leadership on both sides in both congresses, this congress and the next congress, would give us the opportunity to. >> senator coburn, you know president obama pretty well. did you talk about the deficit issue? do you think he is committed to these things you guys have tackle? >> i have not talked to him at all in about...
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if the don't ask don't tell -- if it is the only option, harry reid might try to go for it, but it would be difficult given the debate demands that republicans are making. >> what do you expect to happen to the house version of the dream act? >> sinnett leaders have said -- senate leaders have said that they plan to bring it up for a vote some time. friday. >> michael o'brien, you can see is article. thank you very much. >> next, the ceo of general motors talks about the challenges facing his company. then and looked at european economies and then -- then, remarks by the white house coordinator at for weapons of mass destruction. >> this weekend, no feldman on -- >> all those that claim the there was a search warrant, there was absolutely no evidence of any magistrate that ask for a search warrant. there was no record of a search warrant. >> listen for the argument on c- span radio, nationwide on c- span.org. >> the federal government is about $50 billion to keep the company from slipping into bankruptcy. this is one hour 5 minutes. >> thank you. over the last two years, as i have served
if the don't ask don't tell -- if it is the only option, harry reid might try to go for it, but it would be difficult given the debate demands that republicans are making. >> what do you expect to happen to the house version of the dream act? >> sinnett leaders have said -- senate leaders have said that they plan to bring it up for a vote some time. friday. >> michael o'brien, you can see is article. thank you very much. >> next, the ceo of general motors talks about the...
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reid started pounding her and needed some support so we were there. the salmon color of in other instances around the country. in terms of house races we were involved in over 20 house races. throughout the country and our goal which i will get to in terms of the coordination with other groups is to expand the plea field. dhaka was the goal. obviously, you know, what movie nrcc and other groups were doing was available for the competitive information the tv stations provide its we were able to get a read of where they were and go other places. this was -- i've never seen a cycle like this we were attracting hundred 20 different house race is that we saw as potentially competitive. and that's couldn't french and six months ago that it would ever be that big. in addition we also use our resources for efforts. we did pay phones and mail and the nine states you see here. we did microtarget and identify who was likely to support our issues, who was likely to turn out to vote and those were the folks who targeted. in addition to doing the paid male and phon
reid started pounding her and needed some support so we were there. the salmon color of in other instances around the country. in terms of house races we were involved in over 20 house races. throughout the country and our goal which i will get to in terms of the coordination with other groups is to expand the plea field. dhaka was the goal. obviously, you know, what movie nrcc and other groups were doing was available for the competitive information the tv stations provide its we were able to...
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harry reid teases me all the time: do you smile at everythi everything? you know what? there's a lot to smile about. we have great opportunities ahead of us in this country, but they are not going to happen by themselves. a path that respects differences of opinion. we have opportunity to choose a path that sets aside short-term political gain, a path that maintains this body's historic rules that protect the views of the minority but also puts results ahead of obstruction. again, i grew up in a family, four kids, the youngest. you'veall wonder why i'm so tough. i've been beat up on all my li life. but my dad always said, it is results that count, it is what you finish and what you accomplish. it is not these little battles that we fight, it is the war that we are going to win. and it is not a war that we are going to win without the republicans or without the administration or without our constituents. it is a war on behalf of our nation and it has to be done. it has to be done together. yal. many of you all have had the wonderful opportunity of meeting my husband. my
harry reid teases me all the time: do you smile at everythi everything? you know what? there's a lot to smile about. we have great opportunities ahead of us in this country, but they are not going to happen by themselves. a path that respects differences of opinion. we have opportunity to choose a path that sets aside short-term political gain, a path that maintains this body's historic rules that protect the views of the minority but also puts results ahead of obstruction. again, i grew up in...